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Pollute (Verb)

Meaning

Make impure; "The industrial wastes polluted the lake".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The release of toxic chemicals polluted the air and water in the surrounding area.
  • The burning of fossil fuels continues to pollute the atmosphere with greenhouse gases.
  • The reckless use of pesticides has polluted the soil, posing serious health risks to nearby residents.
  • The oil spill polluted a large portion of the ocean, devastating marine life.
  • Industrial waste from the factory polluted the nearby river, causing damage to aquatic ecosystems.

Synonyms

  • Foul
  • Contaminate

Hypernyms

  • Begrime
  • Colly
  • Grime
  • Bemire
  • Soil

Hyponyms

  • Taint

Related Words

  • Pollution (noun)
  • Pollutant (noun)
  • Polluter (noun)
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